Category Archive For "Insurance"
High-cost providers in China: What you need to know
In the last 10 years, there has been a significant rise in the number of private hospitals, institutions, and clinics across China, especially in Beijing and Shanghai. Many of these private hospitals are categorized as high-cost providers and have been favored by foreign expatriates, medical tourists, and affluent Chinese individuals. The reason for their growth …
Your guide to evaluating health insurance in China
It can be a nightmare for an expat to navigate through China’s very different healthcare system. Medical costs can run high, and your experience with the Chinese healthcare system also varies significantly depending on the region you live in. How do you evaluate the expat health insurance options in China to find the best plan …
COVID-19 outbreak at Beijing’s Xinfadi food market
China signaled victory against the COVID-19 virus as early as the beginning of March when President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan – just as the number of transmissions began spiraling out of control in other parts of the world. With the virus having spread as far as Europe and North America, many looked to China for …
An expat’s guide to living in Shanghai
Shanghai is sometimes referred to as the “New York of Asia” – the city of 27 million brings excitement over skyscraper futurism, a sense of limitless opportunities, and has often been romanticized in popular culture. The other face of this alluring city is its colonial-era history and architecture. For those of you lucky enough to …
How will COVID-19 affect China’s healthcare system?
The effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) have stretched China’s healthcare system to its limits and have prompted the government to accelerate its health reforms for 2020. In this feature by Pacific Prime China, we look at the country’s changing health reforms and discuss the impacts digital technology (or telehealth) is having on China’s healthcare system. China’s …